Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Camden Town is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist. This full-time position focuses on supporting children aged 0-5 with complex developmental needs. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and providing therapy support, alongside the opportunity for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with complex needs and their families.
• Ability to assess and diagnose speech and language needs.
• Capability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess and manage outcomes for children with speech, language, communication needs.
• Hold a caseload of children under 5 with complex developmental needs.
• Provide training and support to families and professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Assessment and diagnosis

Therapeutic intervention

Job description

Do you have a passion for supporting children with complex needs and their families to develop communication and feeding skills? Do you enjoy working flexibly across home and community settings as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team?

We are seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Complex Needs and Feeding Team on a full‑time, fixed‑term basis (maternity cover – 12 months from March 2026). The role primarily focuses on children aged 0‑5 with complex developmental needs, including dysphagia and eating and drinking difficulties. You will provide assessment, advice, therapy support, and training to families and partner professionals, working closely with our experienced and supportive team of dysphagia‑trained therapists.

There will also be the opportunity to contribute to the school‑age pathway for one day per week, supporting interventions and involvement in Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes. The post offers valuable opportunities for joint working, supervision and continued professional development within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

• Independently assess, diagnose, manage and evaluate outcomes for children and young people presenting with a range of speech, language, communication needs, eating and drinking difficulties – some of which may be highly complex.
• Hold a caseload of children under 5 years with a range of speech, language, communication needs and eating and drinking difficulties, some of which may be highly complex.
• Provide second opinions as required.

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those we work for – our patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and we are committed to cultivating a culture of engagement and inclusion.